Fundraiser held to honor Alix Rice

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) - Loved ones gathered Sunday at a special fundraiser to honor an Amherst teen who was killed last year from a hit-and-run accident.

The Alix Rice Peace Park Foundation hosted the event at the Main-Transit Fire Hall this afternoon.

Jon Fulcher from the Alix Rice Peace Park Foundation said, “I think it shows what a community we have here in Buffalo and everyone has the ability to believe in hope. I think it’s huge to see so many people come out and support such a great idea.”

Donations will go towards a skatepark the foundation hopes to build in Alix’s honor. The foundation says they have received about one-quarter of the donations needed to build the park.

So far, no location has been decided on but they are hopeful the skatepark will open in Amherst by next Spring.

-Photos of the future skatepark-

The event included door prizes, silent and Chinese Auctions, live music, along with food and refreshments. Former Sabre Andrew Peters also made a guest appearance as well as members of the Buffalo Bandettes.